Wingate

British

/ ˈwɪnˌɡeɪt /

noun

Orde ( Charles ) (ɔːd). 1903–44, British soldier. During World War II he organized the Chindits in Burma (Myanmar) to disrupt Japanese communications. He died in an air crash

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It happened in the game between Chichester and Wingate and Finchley on Saturday in the Isthmian League Premier Division.

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2025

Drafted by the Rams in 2023, Evans had to adjust because, as both punter and kicker at tiny Wingate University in North Carolina, he had no college experience with holding.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 16, 2024

Christen Press and Olivia Wingate trade goals in stoppage time as the North Carolina Courage and Angel City play to a 1-1 draw.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2024

Mr Wingate added: “Through our northern runway project, we are demonstrating our commitment to growing sustainably, in line with our decade of change sustainability strategy and government policy.”

From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2024

“Unless Wingate filed a brief. Okay, we’re a block away.”

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera

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